Going Paperless – More to It than Meets the Eye – Part 2

Posted by Jim Houliston
On Feb 27, 2020

In the previous episode of this article, we started to explore the road to going paperless. Here, we continue on the journey to implementing a paperless solution… Set clear objectives Armed with information from your department, you can now set clear objectives. With all that paperless systems can do, obviously, there comes a price tag. […]

Posted by Jim Houliston
On Feb 27, 2020

When you consider the world of human resources and business operations, it has traditionally involved LOTS of paper. But as schools have entered the digital age, many of them are already paperless or looking to go paperless. What does going paperless truly mean, though? Is it just scanning and electronically filing all the paper-based personnel […]

Triple Scoop – Tips, Tricks, and Tools for Hiring and Retention

Posted by Team Helios
On Mar 15, 2019

Hiring is one of the most important functions in a school’s HR department and so much time and energy is devoted to this process of hiring and onboarding qualified teachers and staff. So we thought why not take a look at this process and write about some of the best practices we have learned in […]

Hunting For Savings in Your Budget: Episode Three

Posted by Gene Irvine
On Oct 30, 2018

You only get one chance to make a first impression. Shouldn’t it be a good one? Your new hire walks into the office with a smile and nervous energy, prepared to learn more about the school and meet the people that will be part of their team. The new employee is greeted by a friendly face, and then handed what appears to be a full ream of paper, aka the new hire packet.

Hunting For Savings in Your Budget: Episode Two

Posted by Gene Irvine
On Sep 15, 2018

Imagine overtime as a character in a DC Comic. It stands amongst villains like Lex Luther, Brainiac, and the Joker. Overtime will casually suck money from budgets, rob time away from what matters most, and trick you into believing there is no other way to accomplish your goals. However, we know that every villain can be defeated! You – the superhero – must uncover its Achilles heel and deliver the unexpected blow.

Hunting For Savings in Your Budget: Episode One

Posted by Team Helios
On Aug 21, 2018

District leaders like you are always on a treasure hunt – a hunt for more time and more money. Just like in the movies where the hero must solve riddles, cross raging rivers, even move mountains, you go through hoops to find that extra money, so you can achieve your vision. You know that it’s worth the while because what you find at the end of it all is rewarding. Your first challenge is to recognize the processes you have in place and note the existing outcomes. This allows you to unravel areas for savings - both in time and money.

Teacher Shortage and How Schools are Gearing Up

Posted by Team Helios
On Sep 9, 2015

The demand for qualified teachers is high, and no one knows better than the schools and districts struggling to find them. Teachers have been shying away from the profession due to recession and school cuts in the past years. Districts and charter schools are using different techniques to fill vacancies with qualified teachers.

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